Car crashes into James River in Christian County

A car crashed into the James River just west of Nixa after a deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, according to Christian County Sheriff Brad Cole.

Wednesday evening, a deputy in Christian County attempted to pull a car over that was speeding. The deputy suspected the car was also stolen and the driver was intoxicated.

During the chase, the car left the roadway on Highway 14 near the Delaware Town access to the James River and landed in the river, according to Sheriff Cole.

No one was transported to the hospital following the crash. Authorities are waiting for a dive team from the Missouri State Highway Patrol to locate the vehicle in the estimated 30 feet depth of the river.

Authorities are interviewing witnesses and continuing to investigate the incident.